In some countries people of all groups are engaging into many sports or over-exercising. Are there more advantages or drawbacks to this development.
Wild animals do not have enough space.Some people think that protection of wild animals from extinction is a waste of money because it is natural.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others , however believe school is the place to learn this. discuss both views and give your own pinion?
These days, more and more people move away from the area where they were born and brought up when they become adults. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
•say they would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for them
•suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier stage. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
* Introduce yourself and your family
* Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
* Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
71.The map shows a popular tourists destination in a city in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some experts belive that it us better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this oitweigh the disadvantages?
It is sometimes argued that too many students go to university, while others claim that a university education should be a universal right. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
Surveys show that many people believe most jobs in the future will be done at home.Do you agree or disagree ?
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart show the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people like to spend their leisure time after work with co-workers while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What are the possible consequences?
We are becoming more and more dependent on machines to function in this modern world. Some people think it is negative trend. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
The line chart below shows the employment in the agricultural sector in four African countries (Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Algeria) from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think the government should provide free housing, while others believe it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think watching tv is bad for children, while others think that watching tv has more beneficial effects on children. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, the tradition of families eating meals together is disappearing. What are the reasons for this trend? What are effects on families and society?
It is seen that older adults are not given enough respect and facilities in many countries. What could be the reason for this? What are the effects of this?
The charts below show ưhat UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008
In many countries crime rates amon teenagers are higher than among other age groups. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to solve it?
In many cities, CCTV cameras are being used in order to tackle crime. Is this a positive or a negative development?
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.
Many people think that the most important things in our life cannot be bought. Do you agree or disagree? Give your answers with examples from your knowledge and experience.
There is no denying the fact that nowadays, children spend several hours on smartphones daily. Despite people having arguments views about this topic, however, in my opinion, I consider that this is a negative development and in this essay will express my perspective, as well as discuss the reasons behind this case.
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts show the revenue source for U.S. highways for last year and U.S. highway expenditure by type for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relecant.
The two pie chart provide the main reasons fro choosing a perticular UK university in 1987 and 2007.
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. . Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government of many countries had to impose a lockdown to control the Coronavirus pandemic. What were the advantages and disadvantages of this lockdown.Give eamples from your own experience
The two pie charts show the sources of income of ANZ theatres and heritage trust, à government funded organisations, in the year 1980 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are experiencing problems with a colleague at work and you want to ask your boss for some advice.
Write a letter to your boss.
In your letter: Explain you are writing to him.
Why you are having problems .
When you would like to have a meeting to discuss the issues.
3. Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
Governments should support care vs. finance for retired people while others believe that they should save money when they get older. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many cities many people are living alone What are the reason for it? Is this a positive or a negative?
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries the average weight of people os increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
In the past, young people depended too much on their parents to make decisions for them; today young people are better able to make decisions about their own lives.Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that people who are over 60 years old should retire and stop working. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people think that it is better for a country's economy for people to spend money, while others believe that it would be better for people to save money. Discuss both view and give your opinon
Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The grap below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and expenrience
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
Write at least 150 words.
Music is considered to be a way to connect people from different cultures and ages. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living Lon than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?